Utah Congressional Bills

in committee · Utah · Senate Sep 13, 2022

S 4831: No CBDC Act

No Central Bank Digital Currency Act or the No CBDC Act This bill generally prohibits the Federal Reserve Board, Federal Reserve Banks, the Department of the Treasury, and other agencies from issuing or using a central bank digital currency.

Topics ✗ Technology

in committee · Utah · Senate Sep 12, 2022

S 4818: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal and local funds to impose or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in District of Columbia schools, and to repeal the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 enacted by the District of Columbia Council.

This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from using federal or local funds to require that students in elementary or secondary schools receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also nullifies the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-85), enacted by the DC Council on January 12, 2022.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Utah · Senate Sep 12, 2022

S 4815: START Act

Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency Act or the START Act This bill sets forth a variety of provisions to expedite the environmental review of energy projects, such as the Mountain Valley Pipeline project.

Topics ✓ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Utah · Senate Sep 12, 2022

S 4820: Protecting Communications Networks from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act

Protecting Communications Networks from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to auction licenses for a specified portion of the electromagnetic spectrum for nonfederal use, shared federal and nonfederal use, or a combination of those uses, with proceeds going towards the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (a program that reimburses certain communications providers for replacing equipment deemed to be a threat to national security).

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Utah · House Sep 9, 2022

HJRES 94: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Education rule published on July 6, 2022, concerning final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Charter Schools Program.

Topics ✗ Education

in committee · Utah · House Sep 9, 2022

HR 8789: Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022

Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022 This bill authorizes additional funding for the Court Improvement Program, which supports state courts' role in achieving stable, permanent homes for children in foster care.

in committee · Utah · Senate Sep 7, 2022

S 4801: Stopping Harmful Incidents to Enforce Lawful Drone Use Act

Stopping Harmful Incidents to Enforce Lawful Drone Use Act or the SHIELD U Act This bill authorizes Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) activities on and off commercial service airport property to detect, identify, and mitigate threats posed by an unmanned aircraft (i.e., drone) or unmanned aircraft system. It authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), state and local law enforcement, and airport law enforcement to carry out these activities. Additionally, the bill allows DHS and the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Energy to contract with other entities to carry out C-UAS activities. The bill also (1) expands the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center curriculum to include use of C-UAS authorities as well as the ability for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement to attend such training; and (2) allows state, local, and airport law enforcement to use jamming technology to mitigate a drone threat.

in committee · Utah · House Sep 5, 2022

HRES 1330: Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages the President to support access to innovative therapies for the disease. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Utah · House Aug 23, 2022

HR 8739: Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act

Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to submit periodic reports to Congress on the protection of consumer information in the possession of U.S. firms operating in Hong Kong. The report must include information on requests by the government of Hong Kong for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance.

in committee · Utah · House Aug 16, 2022

HR 8726: To prohibit the transfer of arms and the sharing of intelligence with the Government of Ukraine in the absence of certain certifications, and for other purposes.

This bill prohibits the federal government from sharing intelligence with or providing security assistance to Ukraine in the absence of a certification that Ukraine is not accepting or attempting to secure bilateral assistance from China.

in committee · Utah · House Aug 9, 2022

HR 8683: Pacific Islands Embassies Act

HR 8683, the Pacific Islands Embassies Act, requires the U.S. Department of State to establish physical embassies in Vanuatu, Kiribati, and Tonga within two years of enactment. The bill authorizes $40.2 million for 2023 to build and maintain these embassies, plus $3 million for 2024 operations, to support U.S. diplomatic engagement in the region. This directly affects U.S. foreign policy operations by creating dedicated diplomatic posts to deepen relations with these Pacific Island nations and advance U.S. national security interests. The legislation aims to strengthen U.S. presence amid growing geopolitical competition, though it does not alter existing diplomatic arrangements.

passed · Utah · Senate Aug 8, 2022

SRES 748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski.

This resolution expresses that the Senate has heard the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jacqueline R. Walorski, Congresswoman for the Second Congressional District of Indiana. The resolution also honors Representative Walorski for her service to Indiana and the United States. The resolution expresses that when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Walorski.

Todd Young (R) · 99 co-sponsors

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